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Overall, the NRC staff concluded that the Brunswick plant operated safely in 2013, although inspectors did identify an apparent violation related to the protection of some plant equipment during certain flooding scenarios.… Read More »

A physicians group is asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require a formal proliferation assessment as part of the licensing process for Global Laser Enrichment to operate a plant in Castle Hayne. But the company feels the assessment has already been made.… Read More »

Nuclear Regulatory Commission certification of GE Hitachi’s latest nuclear reactor technology has been delayed until next year by the NRC’s response to the earthquake and tsunami that damaged Japan’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi power plant in March, commission spokesman Scott Burnell said Thursday.… Read More »

Business Lunch, posted at 11:30 a.m. weekdays, arms you with the business news you need before heading out to your midday meetings. Get links to five business-related items we think will help you have a more informed day.… Read More »

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News and views about Wilmington-area business, commerce and consumer issues from a team of seasoned StarNews journalists. Wayne Faulkner, Gareth McGrath, Cammie Bellamy and others will bring you the latest on everything from real estate to health care to tourism and how it might affect your wallet.